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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.08, 4,029.66 and 954.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.08, 4,029.66 and 954.84 is: 1,432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.08 : 4,029.66 = 954.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.08/4,029.66 = 954.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.08x = 4,029.66 × 954.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.08x = 3,847,680.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,680.55/2,686.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,432.45

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